Bibliograph

Citizen internees, a second look at race and citizenship in Japanese American internment camps, Linda L. Ivey and Kevin W. Kaatz

Type

Label

Citizen internees, a second look at race and citizenship in Japanese American internment camps, Linda L. Ivey and Kevin W. Kaatz

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-271) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Citizen internees

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

963910622

Responsibility statement

Linda L. Ivey and Kevin W. Kaatz

Sub title

a second look at race and citizenship in Japanese American internment camps

Summary

Through a new collection of primary documents about Japanese internment during World War II, this book enables a broader understanding of the injustice experienced by displaced people within the United States in the 20th century. Enables readers to see--through primary documents comprising letters written by the internees and banker J. Elmer Moorish in Redwood City, CA--how Japanese-American citizens who were interned during World War II handled their financial affairs. Reveals new information on the day-to-day lives of Japanese Americans while residing in internment camps located in various areas of the United States

Table Of Contents

The idea of the citizen internee. Citizen internees -- History of the Japanese and anti-Japanese sentiment in California -- Planning for relocation and the protection of property -- The move to Tanforan -- The move to Topaz -- Citizenship restored? Joining the army, going home -- The banker and his documents. What Morrish was doing during this period (transcribed letters) -- Original letters with annotations

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